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Real education : four simple truths for bringing America's schools back to reality / Charles Murray.

Murray, Charles A. (Author).

Summary:

The controversial author of "The Bell Curve" returns with a groundbreaking manifesto to transform American education. He presents the four simple truths that parents and educators should confront to precipitate change--that ability varies, that half of the children are below average, that too many people are going to college, and that America's future depends on how we educate the academically gifted. Real Education describes the technological and economic trends that are creating options for parents who want the right education for their children, teachers who want to be free to teach again, and young people who want to find something they love doing and learn how to do it well.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0307405389
  • ISBN: 9780307405388
  • Physical Description: 219 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
  • Edition: First edition
  • Publisher: New York : Crown Forum, 2008.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-210) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Ability varies -- Half of the children are below average -- Too many people are going to college -- America's future depends on how we educate the academically gifted -- Letting change happen.
Subject:
Education > United States.
Education > United States > 1965-
Educational accountability > United States.
Public schools > United States.

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